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Starknet has 8 out of 8 cryptographic-agility capabilities evidenced in StarkWare's checklist. That sounds like a perfect security score. But there's a detail most people could easily misunderstand. 8/8 doesn't mean 100% quantum-safe. And understanding that distinction is exactly why @Starknet's approach to security research caught my attention. The Quantum Hub uses eight questions informed by NIST's cryptographic-agility guidance. They examine whether a network can replace authorization methods, accommodate different cryptographic formats, introduce changes gradually and retire outdated security mechanisms. In the published assessment, Starknet has evidence supporting all eight capabilities within the defined scope. That's meaningful. But these capabilities measure how adaptable the system is, not whether every component has already completed its post-quantum transition. Existing wallets still need migration work. Certain protocol-level changes remain on the roadmap. And Ethereum-facing dependencies introduce additional considerations. The assessment itself explicitly states that its capability count isn't a security rating or proof of completed quantum resistance. Here's what I find most valuable about that distinction. As quantum computing and AI-assisted mathematical research advance, the assumptions protecting today's blockchains may need to change. Having mechanisms to respond is important. But those mechanisms must eventually translate into tested implementations, secure migrations and real-world adoption. An adaptable architecture is a starting advantage, not a declaration that the work is finished. That's the standard I think Starknet's progress should be measured against. Not simply the number of capabilities it supports, but how successfully those capabilities help the network respond to emerging threats. Because the future of blockchain security deserves more than impressive numbers. It deserves evidence that holds up when someone examines what those numbers actually mean. Research and methodology: quantum.starkware.co/network…